Product Code: ETC195276 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 40 | No. of Tables: 7 | |
The India lithium hydroxide market import shipments demonstrated strong growth with a CAGR of 16.1% from 2020-2024. However, there was a notable decline in growth rate between 2023 and 2024 by -41.3%, indicating a temporary slowdown in the market expansion trend. Despite the dip in growth rate, the overall trend suggests a positive momentum with a potential for stabilization in the near future.
India is the world???s second-largest producer of lithium hydroxide and has emerged as an important supplier of this chemical compound. Lithium hydroxide is a white solid inorganic compound used mainly for softening hard water by increasing its alkalinity. Its applications include glass manufacturing, aluminum production, ceramic glazing, wastewater treatment, and battery making. India abundance of natural resources allows it to supply quality lithium hydroxide at low costs and create export opportunities for global customers.
The growth of the India lithium hydroxide market is primarily driven by its use in the manufacture of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). The Government of India aims to increase EV sales to 30% or more over the next decade through policy measures such as subsidies on EVs and incentives like tax rebates & exemptions. This will result in increased demand for lithium hydroxide from manufacturers producing EV batteries. Additionally, rising government initiatives encouraging sustainable energy sources are also likely to contribute towards growth in the India lithium hydroxide market during the forecast period.Furthermore, increasing demand from industry sectors such as coating materials & adhesives along with lubricating greases would further boost market growth prospects over the coming years till 2025F.
One major challenge facing the India Lithium Hydroxide Market is environmental concerns regarding extraction processes used while mining which can lead to various forms of pollution such as air pollution & water contamination. Moreover, high investments needed by producers for innovative methods involving recycling techniques could limit large-scale expansion plans due lack of available capital funds leading small players unable to afford these technologies to restrain product diversification efforts across the nation.
Major companies operating in India Lithium Hydroxide Market Include Gujarat NRE Coke Ltd., JMC Projects (India) Pvt Ltd., Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd., BASF SE, Aditya Birla Chemicals, Ashok Leyland Power Solutions Pvt Ltd among others. These firms largely focus on optimizing cost efficiency via strategic collaborations with local suppliers aiming for improved quality and consistent operations across the competition landscape.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, India lithium hydroxide market is facing major challenges. The lockdown has severely disrupted the supply chain of raw materials for lithium hydroxide production in India and caused delays in production and delivery timelines. Additionally, due to weak demand from end-user industries such as consumer electronics, automotive, energy storage systems (ESS), etc., there has been a drop in sales of lithium hydroxide products across the country. This has further resulted in an overall decrease in revenue from this sector.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Lithium Hydroxide Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Lithium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Lithium Hydroxide Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Lithium Hydroxide Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Lithium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Lithium Hydroxide Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for lithium-ion batteries in the automotive sector due to increasing focus on electric vehicles. |
4.2.2 Government initiatives and policies promoting the use of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, which require lithium hydroxide for energy storage. |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to increased efficiency and reduced costs in lithium hydroxide production. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials like lithium carbonate that can impact the overall production cost of lithium hydroxide. |
4.3.2 Lack of domestic production facilities leading to dependence on imports, which can be affected by geopolitical factors. |
4.3.3 Environmental concerns and regulations related to lithium mining and processing that can impact the supply chain. |
5 India Lithium Hydroxide Market Trends |
6 India Lithium Hydroxide Market, By Types |
6.1 India Lithium Hydroxide Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Lithium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Lithium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Batteries, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Lithium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Lubricating Greases, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 India Lithium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Purification, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 India Lithium Hydroxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 India Lithium Hydroxide Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Lithium Hydroxide Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Lithium Hydroxide Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Lithium Hydroxide Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of lithium hydroxide in the Indian market. |
8.2 Number of new investments or expansions in lithium hydroxide production facilities in India. |
8.3 Adoption rate of electric vehicles in India that use lithium-ion batteries. |
8.4 Research and development expenditure by key players in the Indian lithium hydroxide market. |
8.5 Percentage of lithium hydroxide demand met by domestic production in India. |
9 India Lithium Hydroxide Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Lithium Hydroxide Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Lithium Hydroxide Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Lithium Hydroxide Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Lithium Hydroxide Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |